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Today we’re talking about insulin resistance and blood sugar balance. The science behind glucose and insulin can seem overwhelming, but today I’m going to break it all down and teach you how to take charge of your health and wellness. We’ll talk about insulin resistance and how to prevent it, blood sugar balance, increasing insulin sensitivity, and strategies to promote improved health.
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The Science Behind Insulin and Glucose
Our bodies get glucose from the foods we eat and this causes our blood sugar levels to increase. In response to blood sugar levels rising, our pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream to transport glucose from our blood into our cells. Insulin helps keep blood sugar levels balanced by turning sugar into energy to use now or save for later. When everything works correctly our bodies maintain a healthy blood sugar level.
Insulin Resistance And Insulin Sensitivity
Understanding insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity are key to learning how to improve your blood sugar balance. Insulin resistance occurs when your body is unable to respond to and properly use the insulin your body has produced, resulting in increased levels of glucose in your bloodstream and your pancreas working in overdrive. High insulin sensitivity is on the other end of the spectrum and means your body is able to respond to blood glucose with efficient amounts of insulin, keeping your pancreas happy.
Major Causes Of Insulin Resistance
There are several causes of insulin resistance including a high sugar or high carb diet, inflammation build up, sedentary lifestyle, stress, decreased sleep, PCOS, and autoimmunity. While these causes may seem overwhelming, the good news is, we have control over many of them.
Strategies To Improve Your Blood Sugar Balance
There are many strategies to increase insulin sensitivity and promote a healthier lifestyle. These strategies may look different for each person, but better managing stress, diet, adrenal health, and exercise can dramatically improve your blood sugar balance.
How to Monitor Your Blood Sugar
Monitoring your blood sugar can be as simple as purchasing basic and inexpensive supplies from your local drug store. Testing your blood sugar two hours after a meal will provide a lot of insight. Hemoglobin A1c is a more comprehensive test that will provide information over a period of 2-3 months. This test requires a blood draw that is sent to a lab for review.
It’s time to move forward in your healthy living journey!
What You’ll Hear:
- The Science Behind Insulin and Glucose
- Insulin Resistance Vs Insulin Sensitivity
- Major Causes Of Insulin Resistance
- Strategies To Improve Your Blood Sugar Balance
- How to Monitor Your Blood Sugar
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